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package com.haulmont.chile.core.datatypes;

import javax.annotation.Nullable;
import java.text.ParseException;
import java.util.Locale;
import java.util.TimeZone;

/**
 * A {@link Datatype} that supports correct presentation with timezone.
 */
public interface TimeZoneAwareDatatype {
    /** Converts value to String taking into account local formats and timezone. Returns an empty string for null value. */
    String format(@Nullable Object value, Locale locale, @Nullable TimeZone timeZone);
}
